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GP08 TVO

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,287 mi
Last recorded51,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 TVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 51,287 miles

Front power steering slight noise

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened floor corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,517 miles

Accident damage to offside front crossmember

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 48,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Accident damage to offside front crossmember

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,616 miles

Offside Front front crossmember showing signs of accident damage

Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,614 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front front crossmember showing signs of accident damage

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,463 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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GP08 TVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 TVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP08 TVO registered?

GP08 TVO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is GP08 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 TVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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